About

Dr. Kapendra Shekhar Amatya - Breast Cancer Specialist

Dr. Kapendra Shekhar Amatya is a leading breast cancer surgeon in Nepal and an expert in breast and gastrointestinal surgery. With over two decades of experience, Dr. Kapendra Shekhar Amatya has revolutionized cancer treatment in Nepal, excelling in surgical oncology. His medical journey began at Beijing Medical University, where he earned his MBBS in 1999 and later completed an MS in General Surgery in 2004, both on full scholarships. He has worked extensively at prestigious cancer hospitals in Nepal, such as the Nepal Cancer Hospital and Research Center, where he is the Consultant Surgical Oncologist and Head of the Department of Surgical Oncology.

Dr. Kapendra Shekhar Amatya specializes in advanced breast cancer surgery in Nepal, offering innovative surgical techniques that emphasize quality of life. His approach to breast cancer treatment in Nepal focuses on minimally invasive procedures, advanced reconstructive techniques, and collaboration with oncologists and plastic surgeons. As a renowned cancer surgeon in Nepal, Dr. Kapendra Shekhar Amatya is committed to creating awareness about cancer prevention, treatment options, and body image through platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

As a member of the board of directors at the Nepal Cancer Hospital, Dr. Kapendra Shekhar Amatya’s influence extends to strategic direction and governance. Patients seeking a compassionate, skilled, and knowledgeable breast cancer surgeon in Nepal recognize his expertise in ensuring successful cancer treatment and maintaining body image. Dr. Kapendra Shekhar Amatya is a pioneer in cancer care in Nepal, continuously advancing the field of oncology.

He has received training in Oncoplastic Breast Cancer Surgery in Thailand and Laproscopic Gastric Cancer Surgery and in South Korea. He has been doing surgeries like D2 Gastrectomy in Stomach Cancer, Extended Colectomies in Colon Cancer, TME in Rectum Cancer and Whipple’s Surgeries in Pancreas and Duodenum Cancer. He has vast experience in treating more than 3050 cases of Breast Cancer, 200 cases of Stomach Cancer, 1500 cases of Colon & Rectal Cancer and 700 cases of Urinary Bladder Cancers and Kidney Cancers and many other cancer surgeries.

Publications

Robert Tessler, MD, Shailvi Gupta, John Pathak, Pranita Ghimire,Thomas P. Kingham,
Adam L. Kushner, Kapendra Shekhar Amatya, Benedict C. Nwomeh, “Rectal Bleeding and implication for surgical care in Nepal”, J Surg Res 2015 Jul 28; 197(1):12-17.e1.Epub 2015 Feb 28
Contributed in a chapter in Book “Operation Crisis: Surgical Care in the Developing World during Conflict and Disaster” Edited by Adam L. Kushner Johns Hopkins University Press, January 2017
Jenesh Singh Shrestha, Alish Shrestha, Abja Sapkota, Rakshya Sharma, Samip Shrestha, Sudip Shestha, Kapendra Sekhar Amayta and Madhav Gautam “Social support, quality of life and mental health status in breast cancer patients”, Cancer Rep Rev, 2017
Maharjan M, Thapa N, Adhikari RD, Petrini MA, Amatya KS. Quality of Life of Nepalese Women Post Mastectomy. Asian Pac J Cancer Prev. 2018;19(4):1005-1012. Published 2018 Apr 25. doi:10.22034/APJCP.2018.19.4.1005
Arjan J. Knulst, Shailvi Gupta, Reinou S. Groen, Dipak Maharjan, Amatya S. Kapendra, JennyDankelmanand Adam L. Kushner3 “Directions for surgical capacity developments in Nepal: a population‐based assessment”, July 2019, Tropical Medicine & International Health
Upadhyay, A., Kunwar, A., Lama, M., Tiwari, K., Shrestha, S., Shah, A., Poudel, B., & Amatya, K. (2020). Peri-Operative Morbidity and Outcomes of Radical Cystectomy- Institutional Experience of Single Center. Nepalese Journal of Cancer, 4(1), 107-113.
Joshi, R., Dangol, U., Amatya, K., & Shrestha, A. (2020). Mini-Laparatomy Radical Cysto-Prostatectomy for Urinary Bladder Carcinoma. Journal of KIST Medical College, 2(2), 55-60
Murari Man Shrestha, Hari Prasad Dhakal, Banita Gurung, Sajin Rajbhandary, Sachin Shakya, Ranish Shrestha, Sumitra Gurung, Bishwash Sharma, Lahar Maya Bhasinka, Sampurna Tuladhar, Neeraj Joshi, SunitaMaleku Amatya, Kapendra ShekharAmayta, SarojPrakash Chataut, BijeshRaj Ghimire, Sudip Shrestha”, October 2020, Nepalese Journal of Cancer

Professional Memberships

Life Member, SAARC Federation of Oncologists Nepal
Member, Asian Clinical Oncology Society
Member, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)

Awards and Appreciation